Colț Fortress
Cetatea Colț
A 14th-century hilltop castle ruin at the foot of Retezat. It is said to have inspired Jules Verne's novel The Castle of the Carpathians.
Colț Fortress was built in the 14th century by the local Kendeffy family on a steep rocky ridge above Sușeni village. Only towers and broken walls remain today, half hidden in the forest, and the place has a mysterious atmosphere. It is often thought to have inspired Jules Verne's novel The Castle of the Carpathians. Below the castle is the small 14th-century chapel of Sușeni Monastery, and the nearby village of Riu de Mori has a medieval church as well. The walk up from the village along a small path takes about 20 minutes, and the trail is rugged. It makes a good stop on the way to Retezat.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa
- Densuș Church
- Retezat National Park
- Sântămăria-Orlea Church
- Hațeg UNESCO Global Geopark
- Prislop Monastery
- Hațeg-Slivuț Bison Reserve
- Cinciș Lake